Good news for EMI - Coldplay saw a 25% increase in sales of their album 'A Rush of Blood to the Head' after their appearance on the VMAs last week. The UK band got a lot of exposure on the show - which topped US TV ratings - with their three awards, a live performance and much adoration from Justin Timberlake. If only Timberlake would start championing Robbie Williams...
The sales boost news comes as EMI announce the release of a live DVD/CD called Coldplay Live 2003, a two-discpack featuring highlights of the band's concerts at Sydney's Horden Pavilion plus band commentary, documentary footage, a tour diary and an edited audio CD. The package will be out in November just in time for the Christmas market.